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• Iraola's three key priorities

  04-06-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]1)Make Liverpool the fittest team in the country againLiverpool ran, pressed and fought like warriors at their best under Jurgen Klopp. No team could live with his Reds at their peak, especially at Anfield. That style was based on extreme fitness and teamwork.But Arne Slot gradually instilled a more controlled, passive style that eventually bored supporters. In almost every game last season, Liverpool were outrun by their opponents. This needs to change - and thankfully Andoni
  
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• Serie A 2026-27: Mark your calendars for the big games

  05-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A 2026-27: Mark your calendars for the big gamesCheck out when the big matches will be played in Serie A next season, with Inter, Juventus, Milan, Napoli, Roma and high-flying Como facing off.The draw was made today for the 2026-27 campaign, with a ceremony at the Teatro Regio in Parma.The season runs from the weekend of August 22, 2026 to the weekend of May 30, 2027.Inter are fresh from lifting the Serie A trophy for the 2025-26 season, and already we are looking ahead to who will challen
  
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• 🗓️All set: Serie A calendar for 2026/27 is out

  05-06-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗓️All set: Serie A calendar for 2026/27 is outThe Teatro Regio in Parma was the chosen venue to unveil the official fixture list for the upcoming 2026/2027 Serie A Enilive season. The competition, which keeps its asymmetric format between the first and second halves of the season, will officially begin on the weekend of August 22 and 23, 2026, and will draw to a close on May 29 and 30, 2027.The opening kickoff and the end of the tournamentThe opening matchday will feature the debu
  
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• World Cup stars to earn clubs $5,000 each day from $355million Fifa fund

  05-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clubs contributing players to this month's World Cup are set to receive approximately $5,000 per day from a $355million fund established by Fifa. The global soccer governing body recently unveiled details on how it will allocate this revenue share, benefiting clubs whose players are among the 1,248 selected for the 48-team tournament in North America. For the first time, clubs whose players were called up for the 905 qualifying games will also receive compensation.Fifa confirmed that clubs regis
  
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• Serie A 26-27 derby dates: Milan, Juventus, Roma, Lazio and more discover grudge match fates

  05-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A 26-27 derby dates: Milan, Juventus, Roma, Lazio and more discover grudge match fatesThe 2026/27 Serie A season has been scheduled, and football fans across Italy now know when the campaign’s most eagerly anticipated fixtures will take place.See the entire draw, as it happened, on our Live Blog.Here is a full breakdown of the key derby dates for the season ahead.MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Fabio Miretti of Juventus and Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano battle for posse
  
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• SERIE A 2026/27 STARTS WITH TORINO v AC MILAN

  05-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SERIE A 2026/27 STARTS WITH TORINO v AC MILANDuring the Lega Serie A Festival currently taking place in Parma, the calendar for the 2026/2027 championship has been announced. As in the previous edition, the season will start in August and end in May, with two new features: a longer break for the national teams between the end of September and the beginning of October, plus the return of the Christmas break. The season kicks offat the Olimpico Grande Torino. The derby on matchdays 10 an
  
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• O'Neill set to stay on as Celtic manager

  05-06-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill guided Celtic to a league and cup double last season [Getty Images]Martin O'Neill is set to continue as Celtic manager after two interim spells last season culminated in a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.The 74-year-old has now agreed to stay at Parkhead on a one-year deal - with the option for a further year - after holding talks with the club's major shareholder Dermot Desmond earlier this week.Celtic have yet to officially confirm the appointment.Twenty years on from ending
  
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• Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss McNulty

  05-06-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stockport County have appointed Rochdale boss Jim McNulty as their new manager on a three-year deal.The 41-year-old joins off after leading Dale back to the English Football League after a three-year absence when they won the National League promotion final at Wembley last month.He arrives at Edgeley Park after former Hatters boss Dave Challinor left the club following their League One play-off final defeat by Bolton Wanderers."To go full circle and return all these years on as head coach at Cou
  
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• Four new signings coming to Liverpool as crazy summer confirmed

  05-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four new signings coming to Liverpool as crazy summer confirmedAndoni Iraola has got a massive task on his hands now that he's the Liverpool manager. Not only will he have much more media spotlight on him but, after finishing fifth in the Premier League, fans will be expecting a massive improvement.Of course, as long as his players don't end up getting injured all the time like this season, they'll be in a much better place.But, without welcoming some new faces to his ranks, there's not a chance
  
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• Saints not under pressure to sell - Solak

  05-06-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dragan Solak bought Southampton in 2022 [Shutterstock]Southampton owner Dragan Solak says the club are under no pressure to sell players in this summer's transfer window. Next season they will spend a second consecutive campaign in the Championship, and stop receiving parachute payments from the Premier League beyond 2027 should they fail to win promotion.Saints were last in the Championship for back-to-back campaigns between 2007 and 2009. Despite being in a more precarious financial position g
  
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• 2026 World Cup picks: Why the USMNT can be trusted to win Group D

  05-06-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When filling out Yahoo's 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em game, one of the biggest challenges is what to do with your favorite team. Whether you have high hopes or no hope for the team you root for, how do you balance head and heart when making black-and-white choices with prizes on the line? It's not an easy task, so bear with me as I work through my struggles about trusting (or not) my beloved United States in the group stage, starting at the attacking end of the field and working backward …US
  
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• World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies: Who will perform in USA, Canada and Mexico?

  05-06-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wait for the 2026 World Cup is nearly over and the tournament is set to be launched in spectacular fashion thanks to the unprecedented nature of its setup.This year’s finals are the first to be hosted by multiple countries, with the United States, Canada and Mexico all staging the competition, boasting the elusive element of home advantage for football’s greatest showpiece.Three host nations means three separate opening ceremonies for each of their opening games, as is traditiona
  
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• Liverpool’s New Era Could Spark a Brutal Summer Clearout

  05-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s New Era Could Spark a Brutal Summer ClearoutLiverpool Squad Overhaul Looms as Iraola Era NearsLiverpool are approaching one of those summers where a football club has to decide what it still believes in. The badge remains the same, the stadium remains the same, but the dressing room may soon feel very different.According to Ian Doyle of Liverpool.com, “Andoni Iraola has verbally agreed to take charge of Liverpool,” with the Spaniard now expected to replace Arne Slot
  
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• 21-year-old academy graduate can be Hansi Flick’s ‘new signing’ in midfield next season

  05-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  21-year-old academy graduate can be Hansi Flick’s ‘new signing’ in midfield next seasonBarcelona are actively looking for new signings in the summer transfer window and have already kicked off with the signing of Anthony Gordon.What is clear from their transfer plans so far is that the club prioritise the signing of forwards and defenders in the ongoing transfer window.The midfield, after all, is seemingly stacked in quality and resources and is in no urgent need for any new pr
  
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• Veteran winger Adomah extends stay at Walsall

  05-06-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran forward Albert Adomah has signed a new one-year deal keeping him at Walsall for the upcoming season.Adomah, 38, has become a fan favourite since joining from Queens Park Rangers two seasons ago, contributing eight goals and four assists in 51 appearances in all competitions last term.He started in all but one of ex-interim boss Darren Byfield's 10 games in charge at the end of the season after Mat Sadler was sacked in March. Walsall finished a disappointing League Two campaign in ninth p
  
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• The reason Florentino Perez sees Bayern Munich winger as his marquee signing

  05-06-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The reason Florentino Perez sees Bayern Munich winger as his marquee signingSeveral top outlets have come out in recent hours to claim that Michael Olise is Florentino Perez’s big-money signing, and the development has got the Real Madrid faithful excited.The youngster has already created ripples as one of the most destructive right-wingers in football and was a pillar in Bayern Munich’s recent campaign. It does, thus, look complicated for the Germans to agree to sell him, espec
  
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• Spurs Secure Elite Premier League Experience in Smart Summer Move

  05-06-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs Secure Elite Premier League Experience in Smart Summer MoveRobertson Signing Gives Tottenham Proven Quality and Premier League PedigreeRobertson arrival signals serious Tottenham intentTottenham have secured a signing rich in experience, authority and elite level achievement, with Andy Robertson set to join the club on 1 July after the expiration of his Liverpool contract.For Tottenham, this is a move shaped by more than reputation. Robertson arrives as Scotland captain, a Champions League
  
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• Argentina Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Messi Script The Ultimate Fairytale Ending?

  05-06-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina Football Team 2026 World Cup Preview: Can Messi Script The Ultimate Fairytale Ending?The Argentina football team carry more than just a trophy into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They carry the burden of expectation, the fading brilliance of Lionel Messi in what he has confirmed as his final tournament, and the statistical near-impossibility of defending a World Cup title. No male team have won back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962,
  
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• England fan ready to attend his sixth World Cup

  05-06-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldo. Messi. Paul Godfrey. The Cheltenham Town FC director, club secretary, and England Supporters Club member is about to emulate two of football's biggest stars by attending his sixth World Cup this summer.Godfrey's appearances may have been up in the stands instead of down on the pitch, but that should take nothing away from a fan who has followed the Three Lions since the 1980s."I started going away in the early 2000s, and have been to 138 foreign countries since. I enjoy international fo
  
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• Revealed: Why Josko Gvardiol wants to leave Manchester City

  05-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Why Josko Gvardiol wants to leave Manchester CityWorld-class defender Joško Gvardiol is reportedly seeking a sensational escape route from East Manchester following the deeply impactful exit of manager Pep Guardiola.The Etihad boardroom is refusing to buckle under immense operational pressure, readying a massive, heavily upgraded contract package to secure the 24-year-old’s long-term loyalty.Sporting Director Hugo Viana has established an uncompromising baseline valuation,
  
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• Everton full-back Hope to retire

  05-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton full-back Hope to retireEverton full-back Lucy Hope will retire from playing professional football this summer.The Toffees announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 29-year-old has enjoyed a 14-year senior career which has seen her play for Forfar Farmington and Hibernian in her native Scotland, Mallbackens IF in Sweden and Bristol City and Everton in England. Hope has also collected 24 senior international caps for Scotland.Hope has spent half of he
  
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• Rule changes confirmed for 2026 World Cup as IFAB alters VAR, cracks down on subs and 'timeouts'

  05-06-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There have been a number of notable rule changes confirmed by the International Football Association Board for this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.There will be VAR review allowed on specific corner kick awards as well as changes in time allowed for substuitions, and moves made to curb so-called "tactical timeouts."Here are the new rules set to be enforced beginning June 12 for Day 1 of the World Cup.Rule changes for the 2026 World CupMore VARThe Video Assistant Refe
  
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• World Cup 2026 stadiums: Every venue at this summer’s tournament

  05-06-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup gets under way next week, using 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico.Here, we look at the venues that will stage the 104 matches this summer.United StatesAtlanta: Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Getty)Capacity: 75,000Matches: Five group, one last 32, one last 16, one semi-finalInfo: Home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, the stadium will host European champions Spain’s opening two matches, and will be where England play in the last 3
  
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• Avoiding chaos and stadium development - fans on changes for next season

  05-06-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Nottingham Forest before the new campaign and why.Here are some of your comments:John: Keeping the group of the current team has to be fundamental to continuing the impressive last 10 Premier League matches. We cannot start over with the heart of the team ripped out. The spine needs to stay; Gibbs-White, Anderson, Murillo and Sels just have to remain. Then get that main stand replaced and construction started. This w
  
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• Walsh signs new deal to stay at Luton

  05-06-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh has signed a new contract to stay at the League One club.Walsh becomes the second Luton midfielder this week to extend his time at Kenilworth Road after Jordan Clark committed his future to the Hatters on Wednesday.Walsh, 28, joined Luton from Swansea City in 2024 and was a mainstay for Jack Wilshere's side last season alongside Clark, making 40 appearances in all competitions. "It's something I've wanted to do for a while. I had talks with the manager earlier on
  
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• Birmingham director of football Gardner leaves club

  05-06-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Gardner has left his position as director of football at Birmingham City.The former midfielder, who had two permanent spells with Blues during his playing career, had held the role since February 2025.Prior to that, the 39-year-old had been the club's technical director for three and a half years and had been a key part in finalising current owners Knighthead Capital's takeover in July 2023.Gardner, who also played for Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion, first returned to Birmingham in a
  
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• Women's World Cup qualifier: Cain penalty gives Wales lead in Montenegro

  05-06-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Montenegro host Wales in Women's World Cup qualification Uefa League B Group 1, Round 5.Match being played at the Gradski Stadion Podgorica.The only points dropped by Wales and Czech Republic in this campaign were when the two sides opened the group with a 2-2 draw in Uherske Hradiste.For Wales to qualify for the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup in Brazil, they will need to do so via the play-offs. In addition, promotion and relegation will also be at stake ahead of the next Uefa Women's Nations Leag
  
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• Chiellini: ‘Three World Cup absences are wounds I still carry – Italy has hit its lowest point’

  05-06-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiellini: ‘Three World Cup absences are wounds I still carry – Italy has hit its lowest point’Giorgio Chiellini has delivered a candid assessment of Italian football’s crisis following a third consecutive World Cup absence, insisting the country has hit its lowest point while expressing cautious optimism about the talent emerging at youth level.Speaking at the Festival della Serie A in Parma, with quotes via Sportal, the former Italy captain and current Juventus Director
  
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• Strasbourg and Newcastle pursue PSG’s Pierre Mounguengue

  05-06-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg and Newcastle pursue PSG’s Pierre MounguengueRC Strasbourg Alsace and Newcastle United are both reportedly interested in signing Pierre Mounguengue (18), according to RMC Sport.With just a few weeks to go before his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires, the young striker’s future remains unclear. Regarded as one of the top talents at the Rouge et Bleu academy, the Évry-Courcouronnes native has yet to be offered any concrete prospects for the future by the club&
  
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• Chris Richards’s World Cup in doubt as ankle injury rules USMNT defender out for Germany friendly

  05-06-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Richards was anticipated to be a crucial part of the United States’ defensive setup at the World Cup.Photograph: Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesChris Richards will not take part in the United States’ final World Cup tune-up friendly against Germany, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said in Friday’s pre-match press conference.While Pochettino awaits further assessments, the defender’s status for the World Cup is decidedly in doubt.“He’s still not ready t
  
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